Buck Banter Podcast
On Buck Banter, Alpine ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart shares important updates from Fightin’ Buck Nation.
Ep. 43: Apr. 26, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss 2024-25 budget projections for Alpine ISD, Kokernot Field lease negotiations, and exciting playground upgrades coming at AES & AMS.
Ep. 42: Apr. 5, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the AES Campus Expectations Committee, STAAR testing, and Solar Eclipse 2024 plans.
Ep. 41: Mar. 22nd, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the Child Care Investments Partnership (CCIP) Grant, safety and security updates, and Buck Brilliance spotlights.
Ep. 40: Mar. 1, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss why the March Primaries matter for our schools.
Ep. 39: Feb. 16, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss CAD failure of PVS updates, AHS College & Career Placement Showcase, AMS community presentations, and AES STEM Center donation & lighting retrofit grant.
Ep. 38: Feb. 2, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss Kokernot Field updates, CAD/Comptroller losses, and community updates.
Ep. 37: Jan. 12, 2024 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the 80th Annual Big Bend Livestock Show & Sale, big accomplishments from 2023, and big goals for 2024.
Ep. 36: Dec. 15, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss a district-wide technology upgrade, Kokernot Field updates, and community partnerships.
Ep. 35: Dec. 1, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the $1M Stronger Connections grant, legislative updates, and student-athlete All-Academic accolades.
Ep. 34: Nov. 10, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the Alpine ISD Veterans’ Day program, legislative trip updates, and Buck Brilliance.
Ep. 33: Oct. 20, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss Alpine ISD Homecoming, legislative updates, and Buck Brilliance spotlights.
Ep. 32: Oct. 6, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss celebrations across the district, the Special Session on Education, and a regional health care training partnership.
Ep. 31: Sept. 22, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss celebrations at the end of the first six weeks of class, changes coming to school accountability from TEA, updates re: statewide initiative to address school underfunding due to CAD/Comptroller disputes.
Ep. 30: Sept. 8, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, a statewide initiative to address school underfunding due to CAD/Comptroller disputes, and gearing up for the Fightin’ Buck Football home opener.
Ep. 29: Aug. 25, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, a statewide initiative to address school underfunding due to CAD/Comptroller disputes, and gearing up for the Fightin’ Buck Football home opener.
Ep. 28: Aug. 11, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss the start of the 2023-24 school year, Alpine Child Development Center updates, and a First Day of School Checklist.
Ep. 27: July 28, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss STAAR testing & accountability updates, Texas Legislature school finance updates, and looking ahead to August 2023.
Ep. 26: July 7, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Martin discuss Buck Banter: 1 Year Later, the Alpine ISD Board Resolution in Response to Rural District Underfunding, and community partnerships.
Ep. 25: June 23, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Alpine ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart visits with Alpine Radio’s Martin Benevich about a school supplies fundraiser, the Alpine ISD budget for 2023-24, and upcoming curriculum changes in grades K-5.
Ep. 24: June 9, 2023 Buck Banter Podcast
In this week’s episode, Alpine ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart visits with Alpine Radio’s Martin Benevich about legislative updates, the Alpine ISD budget for 2023-24, and summer events in 2023.